research Diuretics
This review in SEDA Volume 40 summarizes new adverse reaction data for diuretics published in 2017, highlighting specific risks such as fractures with loop diuretics and hyperkalemia with spironolactone.
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Diuretics help the body get rid of excess salt and water by acting on the kidneys in different ways.
research CLINICAL OBSERVATION: HYPONATREMIA ASSOCIATED WITH DIURETIC USE AND URINARY RETENTION IN AN OLDER MAN
This case report discusses an 80-year-old man whose hyponatremia likely resulted from multiple causes, including diuretic use, excessive water intake, and urinary retention, emphasizing cautious management in older adults.
research COMMENTS ON THE LETTER ON HYPONATREMIA ASSOCIATED WITH DIURETIC USE AND URINARY RETENTION IN AN OLDER MAN
This article highlights the complexity of diagnosing hyponatremia in older adults, emphasizing the need to evaluate urinary tract obstruction, medication effects, and age-related changes rather than relying solely on spot urinary values.
research Spironolactone, a Classic Potassium-Sparing Diuretic, Reduces Survivin Expression and Chemosensitizes Cancer Cells to Non-DNA-Damaging Anticancer Drugs
This study found that spironolactone enhanced the effectiveness of non-DNA-damaging cancer drugs gemcitabine and osimertinib in cancer cell lines and a mouse xenograft model, likely by suppressing the anti-apoptotic protein survivin.
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5 / 53 resultscommunity For anybody else feeling like a dough boy on oral min
Users discuss managing side effects of oral Minoxidil, such as facial puffiness, with suggestions like using dandelion root as a diuretic and adjusting dosages. Some users consider topical alternatives and dietary changes to reduce fluid retention.
community Oral minoxidil & creatine - question
Oral minoxidil users discuss whether a diuretic is necessary to manage water retention, especially when also taking creatine. Some users report no issues taking both without a diuretic.
community Potassium and oral min need each other??
Oral minoxidil may require potassium for effectiveness, and diuretics taken for water retention might affect this process. The user plans to start taking potassium to address potential issues with minoxidil's effectiveness.
community Has anyone experienced swelling in the face or body while taking spironolactone?
A user experienced facial swelling while taking spironolactone for androgenic alopecia, despite its diuretic properties. They are unsure about increasing the dose due to this side effect.
community Water retention from topical minoxidil
Topical minoxidil can cause water retention, making the face appear swollen. Switching from liquid to foam and reducing application frequency may help; using dandelion root extract as a diuretic is also suggested.
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Blood-pressure and diuretic drug with anti-androgen effects
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